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KME recall 24003K

KME calls it 24003K. NHTSA filed it as campaign 24V363000 on May 23, 2024: parking brake on the 2022–2023 KME Redundant Predator, 7 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
24V3630002022–2023 KME Redundant PredatorParking BrakeMay 23, 20247critical
Problem Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems." Risk A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the relay valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 24V363000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 24003K is the number KME assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 24V363000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 24003K the same recall as 24V363000?

Yes. 24003K is KME’s own number for it; 24V363000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 24003K cover?

2022–2023 KME Redundant Predator, 7 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 24003K repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.